Suriname's Saamaka Maroons community seeks government protection for their Amazon rainforest lands from industry encroachment.

Suriname's Saamaka Maroons community demands government protection for their lands and the environment in the country's interior, amid concerns over industry encroachment, including bauxite mining and logging. The Association of Saamaka Communities called on the government to prevent further intrusion on their sacred lands, which are part of the Amazon rainforest in the southern region of Suriname.

July 03, 2024
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